Kemar Roach returns to West Indies squad for ODI series against India
St John’s (Antigua), Jan 27 (PTI) Veteran pacer Kemar Roach and young all-rounder Ann Bonner h named in the West Indies ODI squad for the three-match series against India starting February 6.
Kemar Roach played the last ODI in 2019 after which he did not play any List A match. West Indies great Desmond Haines has made his comeback after taking over as the chief selector.
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Six changes made to the Caribbean team captained by Kieron Pollard
Six changes made to the Caribbean team, captained by Kieron Pollard, which lost the series against Ireland.
The ODI matches against India will be on February 6, 9 and 11 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The T20 matches will be at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 16, 18 and 20. The team for this announced on Friday.
Apart from Kemar Roach, middle-order batsman Bonner and opener Brendon King have returned to the team. King played the last ODI in 2020.
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Kemar Roach has so far taken 124 wickets in 92 ODIs
Hans said in a statement, “Kemar Roach is one of our leading fast bowlers. We think such bowlers needed to take early wickets. On the other hand, Bonner given a chance to play in the 50-over format.
The series is part of the ICC One Day Super League and will see West Indies finish in the top seven on points to directly qualify for the 2023 World Cup. Team:
Kieron Pollard (c, Fabian Allen, Ann Bonner, Darren Bravo, Shamar Brooks, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akil Hossain, Alzarri Joseph, Brendan King, Nicholas Pooran, Kemar Roach, Romario Shepherd, Odeon Smith, Hayden Walsh Jr.